Budgets are set annually by Council. The operating budget, funded by property tax, user fees and development cost charges, includes all revenue and expenditures for the Town. The capital budget, which is funded by various reserves, outlines the planned infrastructure improvements or capital projects for the next 10 years.

The Town of Banff endeavours to make general information available to the public free of charge through routine dissemination whenever possible. Please contact the appropriate department or the FOIP Coordinator prior to making a formal FOIP request to see if the information you seek is readily available.

The Town's goal is to plan, provide and reinvest in the infrastructure that meets future needs of residents and visitors. Infrastructure includes water and sanitary pipes, storm water pipes, roads, sidewalks, trails and pathways, parks and forests, and facilities. As a global tourism destination, and a national park community, we must build and maintain infrastructure that meets the highest environmental standards.

Banff Town Council is one of only two elected councils inside of a national park, (Jasper also has a town council), and consists of one mayor and six councillors. Banff residents vote for mayor and council in a general election held every four years. Meet our current town council or find out ways to Connect with Council.